THINGS TO DO

Humpback Whale Breaching Jervis Bay

Diary of a Jervis Bay whale season

For a first-time whale tourist, three very different experiences out on the water in the Bay and beyond. It’s mid-June and we have had some wild weather up and down the NSW coastline for a week or two, but I decide it’s a good day for my first cruise to see the annual whale migration …

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Whale Scientist Vanessa Pirotta Talks Science Communications

The award-winning scientist, author and presenter is a passionate proponent of science and the arts, indigenous knowledge and better communication to involve everyone in the future of our planet. “There are probably around 10 whales out here behind us,” says renowned multi-award winning Australian whale scientist, Dr Vanessa Pirotta, referring to the ocean beyond Mollymook …

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Turn up the family fun these Spring school holidays in Jervis Bay

School’s out from the end of this week until 11 October, and Jervis Bay Weekend is taking the load off with some great ideas for food and entertainment for parents and grandparents who want to make the most of time with their junior family members. Go Wild with Whales It’s peak whale time as the …

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Film festivals, live music, art classes and more

Need ideas for something to do? We’ve got plenty! On the big screen Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival is here! On opening night Friday 20 September there will be a special reception at the Huskisson Community Centre for this inaugural film festival. The program of films and tickets are available online. Ocean Conservation Movie Night …

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Secret garden in Jervis Bay is a Blooming flower farm

Nestled in the Jervis Bay area is a hidden gem, a half-acre property owned by Robyn Boldy with a beautiful flower farm called The Patch in Bloom. It isn’t your typical flower farm where a monoculture approach to farming takes place, Robyn has a variety of different garden types and sizes to bring a biodiversity …

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New Thai Massage Opens in Vincentia

Vincentia now has its very own Thai massage clinic, Be Relax, which is giving new life to one of the empty retail spaces in the Burton Street shopping village. I met the husband-and-wife team behind the new business to find out what’s on offer. Opening day, 5 September, was a special day for May and …

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Jazzy, snoozy and arty ideas for election weekend and beyond

It’s election time for local councils so don’t forget to vote in your LGA this weekend. I hope there’s a sausage at your local polling place. For what else to do, read on! If it’s a sausage alternative you’re after, check hospitality editor Narrell’s great recommendations in this story. 90s nostalgia at the movies Well, …

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LOCAL FAVOURITES

Aerial overlooking Blenheim Beach, Vincentia. Photo: Destination NSW

The locals guide to Vincentia

Calalla Beach

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Huskisson

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